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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 835.89 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 835.89 and 575.04 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 835.89 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/835.89 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 835.89 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 480,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,670.19/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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